Atari 5200 · Shoot 'em Up / Action
Space Dungeon
Deep cut
| System | Atari 5200 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1981 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | Taito |
| Publisher | Atari |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Space Dungeon is a shoot 'em up released in 1981 for the Atari 5200, developed by Taito and published by Atari. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.
It belongs to the 5200's earliest wave of games. Among the 17 5200 shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #12 by legacy score.
Taito also made Space Invaders, Qix and Jungle Hunt for the 5200.
Space Dungeon supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the 5200 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Space Dungeon is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Space Dungeon walkthroughs & guides
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Playing 5200 games today
The 5200 library is small and arcade-focused, so it suits players who enjoy classic coin-op ports. The original non-centering joysticks are famously fragile, which is why many collectors use refurbished or modern replacement controllers.
Space Dungeon FAQ
When did Space Dungeon come out on the 5200?
Space Dungeon was released for the Atari 5200 in 1981.
Who made Space Dungeon?
It was developed by Taito and published by Atari.
Is Space Dungeon multiplayer?
Yes. Space Dungeon supports up to 2 players.
How long does Space Dungeon take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Space Dungeon typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Space Dungeon on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.